Mike Preston grades the Ravens' 55-20 win over the Oakland Raiders

Baltimore Sun photo by Christopher T. Assaf

Joe Flacco was 21-for-33 for 341 yards and three touchdowns. He finished with a quarterback rating of 115.8. Out of the 33 passes, Flacco might have thrown two or three bad ones. Flacco has continued to play well at home.

Joe Flacco was 21-for-33 for 341 yards and three touchdowns. He finished with a quarterback rating of 115.8. Out of the 33 passes, Flacco might have thrown two or three bad ones. Flacco has continued to play well at home. (Baltimore Sun photo by Christopher T. Assaf)

The Ravens had only 78 yards rushing, and both Ray Rice (pictured) and Bernard Pierce had trouble getting to the perimeter. But if needed, the Ravens could have rushed for more than 100 yards. The Ravens were effective because they didn't need to be anything else.

The Ravens had only 78 yards rushing, and both Ray Rice (pictured) and Bernard Pierce had trouble getting to the perimeter. But if needed, the Ravens could have rushed for more than 100 yards. The Ravens were effective because they didn't need to be anything else. (Baltimore Sun photo)